Jalaja - Actor Profile

Jalaja

Acting
Updated: Apr 16, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Aug 16, 1961
Birth Place: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

About Jalaja

Jalaja is a an actress in Malayalam film mostly active during the late 70s and the 80s. She is well known for her roles in critically acclaimed movies of the master directors of Malayalam cinema including Adoor, Aravindan, KG George, Padmarajan & Lenin Rajendran. She won the Kerala state award for best actress for her performance in the 1981 movie Venal.

Jalaja Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Jalaja reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Jalaja's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 20% of Jalaja's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Alicinte Anweshanam, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Jalaja Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Jalaja's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Jalaja has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2021 Malik Jameela Amma Hit Similar →
2017 8½ Intercuts : Life and Films of K.G. George Self Flop Similar →
1991 Perumthachan Devaki Hit Similar →
1991 Aparahnam Lathika Flop Similar →
1989 Mahayanam Ramani Average Similar →
1989 Charithram Gracy Flop Similar →
1989 Alicinte Anweshanam Alice Super Hit Similar →
1988 Abkari Ammini Flop Similar →
1988 Manu Uncle Manu's elder sister Hit Similar →
1988 Aparan Sumangala Super Hit Similar →
1988 Mukunthetta Sumitra Vilikkunnu Gopi's wife Hit Similar →
1987 Sarvakalasala Sr. Alphonsa Hit Similar →
1986 Kochuthemmadi - Flop Similar →
1986 Ennennum Kannettante Vijayalakshmi Flop Similar →
1986 Prathyekam Sradhikkuka Shobha Flop Similar →
1986 Kariyilakkattu Pole Ragini Average Similar →
1986 Deshadanakkili Karayarilla - Average Similar →
1985 Kandu Kandarinju Padmam Average Similar →
1985 Oduvil Kittiya Vartha - Flop Similar →
1985 Naayakan Haseena Flop Similar →
1984 Anthichuvappu - Flop Similar →
1984 Ethirppukal Geetha Flop Similar →
1984 Athirathram Seetha Average Similar →
1984 Aalkkoottathil Thaniye Sindhu Flop Similar →
1984 Onnum Mindatha Bharya Advocate Vinodini Flop Similar →
1984 Kodathi Karthika Flop Similar →
1983 Passport Nabeesa Flop Similar →
1983 Kingini Kombu - Flop Similar →
1983 Kodunkattu Sindhu Sadanadan Flop Similar →
1983 Kaattaruvi Radha Flop Similar →
1983 Visa - Flop Similar →
1983 Onnu Chirikku Urmila Menon Flop Similar →
1983 Karyam Nissaram Sarala Flop Similar →
1983 Prathijnja Sainaba Flop Similar →
1983 Eettillam Kusumam Flop Similar →
1982 Marmaram Nirmala Flop Similar →
1982 Chillu - Flop Similar →
1982 Postmortem Aswathy Flop Similar →
1982 Komaram - Flop Similar →
1982 Yavanika Rohini Super Hit Similar →
1982 Elippathayam Sreedevi Hit Similar →
1981 Vayal - Flop Similar →
1981 Venal - Flop Similar →
1981 Munnettam - Flop Similar →
1981 Thakilu Kottampuram Padma Flop Similar →
1980 Vilkkanundu Swapnangal Sridevi Average Similar →
1980 Shalini Ente Koottukari Ammu Super Hit Similar →
1980 Yagam - Flop Similar →
1979 Ulkadal Sussanna Flop Similar →
1978 The Circus Tent - Flop Similar →

Jalaja - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jalaja?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jalaja is "Alicinte Anweshanam" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Jalaja acted in?

Jalaja has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jalaja?

Other notable films include "Yavanika", "Shalini Ente Koottukari", and "Aparan".

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